This was despite the fact that more Singaporeans were, in fact, spending time at home with their loved ones.

The report highlighted a majority were spending six to 12 hours on average per week with their families, a rise from only two to six hours last year.

The finding wasn’t surprising, considering 71% of the 1,252 respondents felt spending time with their family gave them most happiness. The percentage was 4% higher than in 2014.

“I am heartened by the poll results as they affirm that families recognise the importance of family time and want more time with their families, although sometimes it requires us to re-prioritise our to-do lists,” Ching Wei Hong, FFL Council Chairman said.